Bromalex 6 mg

Indication

Treatment of anxiety: symptomatic treatment of severe and/or disabling anxiety manifestations; prevention and treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms (delirium tremens).

Ingredients

• Bromazepam 6 mg

Direction

Oral use, on prescription only. The treatment should start with the lowest effective dose. Outpatients: usually 1.5–3 mg (¼–½ tablet) 2–3 times daily, up to 6–18 mg daily in divided doses as prescribed. Elderly or patients with liver or kidney impairment: half the usual dose. Treatment should be as short as possible and stopped gradually.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• reduced alertness
• dizziness or muscle weakness
• Memory problems (anterograde amnesia) and confusion
• Paradoxical reactions such as restlessness
• irritability or aggression
• Tolerance and physical or psychological dependence
• withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if side effects persist or are severe.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only benzodiazepine with risk of dependence
• use only as prescribed and for the shortest time
• Do not use in severe respiratory insufficiency
• sleep apnoea
• severe liver failure or myasthenia gravis
• Do not drink alcohol or combine with other sedatives or opioids
• Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsy
• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor
• Do not stop abruptly
• reduce the dose gradually
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.